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  Attack helicopters have come a long way in terms of technological development since the American Bell AH-1 Cobra of 1967. All  the following elements are most likely to be found in a modern, dedicated attack helicopter: a tandem seat (usually a gunner in the front, a pilot in the back), narrow-body, little to no cargo space, armored crew compartment, 20 to 30 mm cannon, shaped charge guided anti-tank missiles (ATG Ms), unguided smaller diameter rockets (usually high explosive-fragmentation), and nose-mounted sensor suite. As unmanned aerial vehicles become more common, most are integrating short-range air defense features, such as Sidewinder missiles on the tips of the weapons’ pylons or Stinger missiles on the hard points in Western designs. Attack helicopters are costly and demand significant investment, which is why only select countries have them. Continue on to discover the most incredible attack helicopters that are still in service to this day.  ...

  You probably can’t exactly tell what your cat is thinking at all times; and that’s okay. After all, cats are adorable but strange creatures, with many habits that leave us humans confused. However, what you can do is get to know the meaning behind their typical behaviors. That way, you will at least get an idea of how your feline companion is feeling, and whether they’re comfortable or not. In light of that, here’s an extensive list of common and not so common behaviors, and what your cat is attempting to communicate with each one.   ******Purring******   Purring is the vibrating sound that cats make with their throats. Even two-day-old kittens can purr, and they display this behavior throughout their whole lives. Unfortunately, scientists still don’t fully understand the mechanism behind purring, especially considering that cats don’t have any special anatomical features that allow them to do so. Typically, a cat will purr when it is feeling ...

  Socrates said: “ I know one thing: that I know nothing.” Socrates said this when he was  once named the wisest man on earth by the Oracle of Delphi.   You might be a wise person, but still, you know nothing. You can learn from everything and everyone.   We might learn things quickly, but we often forget things at the same rate — and sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the things we’ve learned.   Here are 20 of those reminders or ideas that LIFE has taught me.   1. every struggle leads to a new opportunity Never say “I can’t take it anymore.” Say “Bring it on!”. Stop trying to blow at the sails of your boat to get across the lake. Take the time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Sooner or later a natural gust of wind will take you where you want to be.     2. Stop  Complaining Complaining is the biggest waste of time there is. Either do something about it, and if you can’t, shut up about it. By...